Wednesday, 03 Oct 2012
Is Capitalism the Key to Global Sustainability?
Hunter Lovins is the president and founder of the Natural Capitalism Solutions and a leader in sustainable management. She consults with decision makers in business and government on such topics as globalization, energy policy, economic development and land management. Technology, Globalization & Culture Series and World Affairs Series.
Environmentalism without Nature
Paul Wapner is the author of "Living Through the End of Nature," a call to regroup and refashion the American environmental movement to be more politically relevant in the twenty-first century. He is Professor of Global Environmental Politics in the School of International Service at the American University. The 2012-13 Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair in Human Sciences.
Wednesday, 10 Oct 2012
The Keystone XL Pipeline and the Protection of American Lands
Randy Thompson, a farmer and rancher from Nebraska, became a leading opponent out of conerns that his land would be condemned for the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline. National Affairs Series
Monday, 15 Oct 2012
Q&A Discussion: Food Sovereignty
"Food Sovereignty: A Different Vision for Feeding the World," Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau, member of WhyHunger and the US Food Sovereignty Alliance; and Beomok Bok, leader of the Korean Women's Peasant Association. Both were winners of the 2012 Food Sovereignty Prize.
2012 Norman Borlaug Lecture: Daniel Hillel
"Soil, Water, Energy and Ecosystems in a Changing Climate," Daniel Hillel, 2012 World Food Prize Laureate. Hillel developed and implementing micro-irrigation systems to deliver water more efficiently to crops in dry lands.
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012
From Aid to Resilience: West African Farmers Lead the Way
This program, in celebration of World Food Day, features two women farm leaders from West Africa. Susan Godwin has adapted her small-scale farm to meet changing market demands. She received the 2012 Female Food Hero award in Nigeria. Dienaba Diallo join her ethnic group's traditional vocation of animal herding despite encroachment of the Saharan Desert into her community's grazing lands. World Affairs Series.
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012
Lecture: The Human Fingerprint on the Water Landscape of the 21st Century
Jay Familgietti is the 2012 Birdsall Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer with the Geological Society of America's Hydrogeology Division. He uses satellite remote sensing to track water availability and groundwater depletion on land. His work is aimed at improving hydrological prediction in weather and climate models.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2012
Lecture: USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah & Acting Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet
"Feed the Future: Food Security & Agriculture in Development." Administrator Rajiv Shah & Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet will discuss Feed the Future - the United States Government's global hunger and food security initiative. The initiative supports country-driven approaches to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and forge long-term solutions to chronic food insecurity and undernutrition. World Affairs Series
Food Day Celebration: Farm to ISU
Talk with several of the Farm to ISU producers at Union Drive Marketplace. Get to know your farmers, learn about their farming practices and learn about their relationship with ISU Dining.
Saturday, 20 Oct 2012
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Sunday, 21 Oct 2012
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012
Food Day Celebration
The Culinary Science Club, Food Science Club, ISU Student Dietetic Association, Nutrition Club and ISU Student Organic Farm have teamed up to share their love of food. There will be demonstrations on how to make your own salad dressing and canning and preservation methods. Food Science Club will be busting myths about food science and Nutrition Club will have information on how to eat healthy.
National Campus Sustainability Day
Celebrate ISU's many sustainability initiatives and learn more about how to get involved in sustainability and living green both on and off-campus. The event features interactive displays from sustainability-focused student, campus, and community organizations and businesses as well as free bike tune-ups, refreshments and the opportunity to take part in the Live Green! Sustainability Challenge and earn some unique and sustainable prizes.
Food Day Celebration: Food Accessibility
ISU Dining has invited local organizations involved in food accessibility, nutrition and other growing local initiatives to have informational booths at Conversations. This is a unique opportunity to learn what is going on in your community: resources to use, organizations to volunteer with, and student clubs and initiatives that you can be involved with.
Monday, 29 Oct 2012
Agriculture in the Anthropocene: Growing a Sustainable Human Ecology
Ecologist Erle Ellis agrees and studies how our use and transformation of the earth, including agriculture, is a primary driver of global changes in climate, biodiversity and biogeochemistry. Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable Agriculture.